Every team that has won the UEFA European Championship

With three titles each, Spain and Germany are the most successful teams at the Euros.

**The Italian International Team for the UEFA EURO 2020**

The Italy national football team defeated England 1-1 (3-2 pen) in the UEFA Euro 2020 final at the Wembley Stadium to secure their second European Championship and extend their unbeaten streak to 34 matches.

**The Italians celebrating the highly coveted EUROS trophy.**

This was the 16th edition of the intra-continental UEFA European Championships that was first held in 1960.

First organised in France under the European Nations’ Cup banner, the inaugural elite pan-European football competition fielded 17 teams. The Soviet Union won the title by beating Yugoslavia 2–1 in the final in Paris.

Ten different countries have won the UEFA Euros. The most successful teams in the quadrennial competition have been Spain and Germany, both have won the tournament three times each.

While Germany were European football champions in 1972, 1980 and 1996 (the first two as West Germany), Spain won it 1964, 2008 and 2012. Spain are also the only team to have won the championship on two consecutive editions.

Spain’s victory in 2012 saw the most number of goals scored in a UEFA European Championship final. They won 4-0 against Italy.

Germany, meanwhile, has contested a record six Euro finals.

The other European heavyweights to have won the title are Portugal, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, the Soviet Union, Greece and Czechoslovakia.

While the UEFA European Championship is always hosted by a single or two nations, the 2020 edition was an exception with the tournament spread across 11 European cities.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) had taken this move to celebrate the tournament’s 60th anniversary. It is a one-off move as the next edition will again see a single country (Germany for Euro 2024) hosting all the games.

France was the last football team to win a UEFA European Championship title at home in 1984.

**List of UEFA EUROS winners from 1960-2016**

INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT FOOTBALL UPDATES

Messi dazzles for Argentina with stunning Copa America quarter-final free kick against Ecuador

The South American star, newly out of contract at Barcelona, contributed to all three goals in the 3-0 win on Saturday. Lionel Messi scored a free kick to cap Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America quarter-finals, with his performance drawing effusive praise from his team-mates. The forward also assisted the other two goals – once without looking at his target as he made the pass – in a man of the match effort that prompted Nico Gonzalez to say the entire squad draws “confidence and joy” from his play.

Argentina will face Colombia in the final four on Tuesday, and Messi will try to build on his output of four goals and four assists so far in the tournament.

First undroppable, now unstoppable: Kane can lead England to Euro 2020 glory.

**Harry Kane in action against Ukraine on Saturday evening.**

Gareth Southgate never doubted his No.9, and after a double in the 4-0 victory over Ukraine, the Three Lions’ captain has hit form at the perfect time. Less than five minutes after the game had started, the Three Lions’ captain delivered a massive blow to Shevchenko’s hopes of an unlikely Euro 2020 quarter-final upset.

At a similar stage of the second half, he obliterated them for good.

After the destruction of Ukraine in Rome, England are now coming home, and it is Kane who is ready to put an end to the 55-year wait for a major senior trophy.

If Southgate’s side were to have any chance of success at Euro 2020, it always seemed unlikely they would be able to achieve it without the help of Kane.

But less than a fortnight ago, people were beginning to question the striker after a lacklustre start to the tournament.

Ghana captain Ayew sends emotional goodbye message to Swansea City

Andre Ayew as the Ghana football team Captain

The 31-year-old was released by the Championship club after the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

Andre Ayew celebrates scoring a goal for Swansea City

Ghana star Andre Ayew has sent an emotional message to Swansea City’s players, coaches and fans following his departure from the club.

Earlier this month, the Swans announced Ayew’s exit as a free agent after the club’s unsuccessful bid to return to the Premier League.

The Black Stars captain was an outstanding figure in Steve Cooper’s squad, having finished the last two seasons as the club’s top scorer, with 33 goals in 92 Championship appearances in total.

In his farewell message, Ayew stated that it was “difficult” for him and his teammates after they lost the play-off final 2-0 to Brentford, but he went further to thank the club faithful and the management for the love shown to him during his stay.

“Hi Jack Army, this is your boy Andre. I’m here to say goodbye. Since the final, it was a difficult period for us, the players and for me personally and the team as a whole, I decided to stay quite a little bit,” Ayew said in an Instagram video.

“Just wanted to let you guys know that I am so grateful for what you guys have done for me. Thank you so much for the support, thank you so much for the love.

“I came to the club three times at different periods, I’ve always succeeded, thanks to you guys it is something I will never forget. I’m very proud to have won this shirt with dignity, I am going to miss everyone. I want to thank the staff, the coach Steve Cooper, the players, the physios, the cooks but it’s time to say goodbye.

“It is not easy for me, I wish I could have played again in the Premier League with Swansea but that’s football.”

Ayew had two spells at the Liberty Stadium – when he was first signed from Marseille in June 2015 but he left the club after an impressive debut campaign to join West Ham United.

After a year-and-a-half at West Ham, Ayew returned to Swansea, where he has been since January 2018 but he was sent out on loan to Fenerbahce for the 2018-19 season.

While his next destination remains unknown, the 31-year-old assured that he will return to the club in the future.

“I will be back, I don’t know if as a player again or as something but to just come and see you guys, I will be back. It is a club I have in my heart and I will never forget what you guys have done for me. Thanks so much and God bless,” he added.

WESTHAM VS LEEDS UNITED MATCH PREVIEW

Westham’s MICHAIL ANTONIO celebrating a goal in the English Premier League

David Moyes says Lukasz Fabianksi has a chance of being available for Monday’s match with Leeds United.

Fellow goalkeeper Darren Randolph (hip) is a doubt but West Ham United report no other new injury concerns.

Did you know?
West Ham United are looking to complete their first league double over Leeds United since 1953/54, when they were in the second tier.

Michail Antonio has been directly involved in 19 goals in his last 22 Premier League starts for West Ham (15 goals, 4 assists), but he has not scored in eight league appearances against Leeds.

None of Leeds’ last 17 league matches have ended as a draw (W8 L9), their longest run since December 2008 (also 17 in a row).

Leeds are one of only three top-flight sides yet to win a point in London this term, along with Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion.

Ndidi and Maddison goals pile pressure on Frank Lampard

First-half goals by Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison powered Leicester City to the top of the Premier League in Brendan Rodgers’ first career win against Chelsea.

Ndidi fired the Foxes ahead from the edge of the penalty area on six minutes following a well-worked corner.

Jamie Vardy’s scooped effort was then kept out on 34 minutes thanks to a touch from Blues goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

On 38 minutes, Chelsea were awarded a penalty after Jonny Evans fouled Christian Pulisic, but a VAR review showed the offence had taken place just outside the area.

Mason Mount fired the resulting free-kick over the crossbar and seconds later, a defensive mix-up at the other end allowed Maddison to make it 2-0.

James Justin sent a free header wide and Youri Tielemans had a shot well saved by Mendy on 57 minutes as the dominant hosts threatened a third.

They closed out an assured 2-0 win after Timo Werner’s late effort that was disallowed for offside.

With 19 matches played Leicester are top of the table with 38 points, one ahead of Manchester United, who have played a match fewer and face Fulham on Wednesday.

Chelsea lie eighth on 29 points.

UNITED GREAT ROONEY HANGS UP HIS BOOTS

Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from professional football, at the age of 35.

Wayne has been appointed full-time manager of Championship side Derby County, a job he had been doing on an interim basis since the departure of Phillip Cocu in November.

Our former striker last featured in the Rams’ playing squad later that month, and has now confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots in order to focus on his coaching career.

**WAYNE ROONEY AS DERBY COUNTY CAPTAIN**

Wayne will undoubtedly go down in history as one of United’s – and, indeed, English football’s – greatest-ever forwards.

After breaking through at Everton, he completed his transfer to Old Trafford in August 2004, becoming the world’s most expensive teenager in the process.

In the subsequent 13 years he spent in Manchester, he more than repaid that significant fee, scoring 253 goals in 559 games to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton at the summit of our all-time scoring charts.

**ROONEY AS CAPTAIN FOR THE ENGLAND NATIONAL TEAM**

The Croxteth-born forward was an integral part of one of the club’s most iconic sides, leading the line with Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez as United swept to domestic and European glory in 2008.

He procured every possible winners’ medal during his time at Old Trafford – five Premier Leagues, the Champions League, the FA Cup, four League Cups, the Europa League and the Club World Cup – before returning to the Toffees in 2017 and then heading for MLS with DC United the following year.

He returned to England with Derby in January 2020, and played against United in the Emirates FA Cup fifth-round tie in March.

Rooney is also England’s record marksman, another landmark he took off Charlton, who described him as “a true great for club and country” in January 2017.

**WAYNE ROONEY AS THE NEW DERBY COUNTY MANAGER**

Current United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who played alongside Rooney during his first three seasons with the Reds, sent his best wishes to Wayne upon hearing the news and said he believes his former team-mate will make a successful boss.

“Great news for Wayne and I really wish him all the best,” Ole told club media.

“I think he’s got everything going for him to be a good manager. He’s had a very good career, he’s got a very good personality and he wants to have success.

“He’s played under some top managers and I’m sure he’s over the moon at the moment, so congratulations to him.”

Manchester United sign Atalanta winger Amad Diallo

Amad Diallo in a UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE group match against FC Midtjylland

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of winger Amad Diallo from Atalanta.

The 18-year-old has signed a contract to the end of June 2025, with the option of an extra year, and will join up with his new team-mates after receiving a visa.

“As a club, we have followed Amad for a number of years and having watched him myself, I believe he is one of the most exciting young prospects in the game,” Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told the club’s official website.

“It will take time for him to adapt but his speed, vision and fantastic dribbling ability will stand him in good stead to make the transition. He is a player with all of the raw attributes that are needed to be an important player for Man Utd in the years to come.”

Ivory Coast-born Diallo made five appearances for Atalanta, scoring on his debut against Udinese in October 2019.

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

**ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC celebrates his first goal against rivals Inter Milan**

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has on Sunday afternoon said Milan has never had a king, but they only have God via his verified Instagram handle.

**ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC celebrating his second goal this evening**

People do refer the 39 years old as the king of Milan having played for both sides, and he enjoyed his stay with Inter Milan years back, before completing move to San Siro rival AC Milan.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic also left AC Milan with Thiago Silva to join French Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint Germain years back, but he returned after many years away in January, and he has been scoring goals for the club from all cylinders.

The former Barcelona star was on target for AC Milan on Saturday, as they defeated rival Inter Milan 2-1 at Giuseppe Meazza.

The Swedish scored twice in the 13th and 16th minutes for the away team before Romelu Lukaku scored the home team’s only goal in the 29th minutes.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic posted on his verified Instagram handle on Sunday afternoon that;

“Milano never had a king, they have God

**Photo posted by Zlatan Ibrahimovic on his verified Instagram handle**

At the age of 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still banging goals for AC Milan from different angles.

Neal Maupay: Online abusers must learn there are consequences.

**BRIGHTON &HOVE ALBION FORWARD: NEAL MAUPAY**

Those who suffer online abuse can feel defenceless and powerless. But Brighton & Hove Albion striker Neal Maupay is urging everyone to take action, as he has done himself.

When the Frenchman received threatening and racist messages earlier this year, he reported it to the Premier League via its online abuse reporting system for players and their families.

As a result, an official police complaint was filed, with the Premier League supporting all subsequent legal action.

Maupay is backing the League’s call to fans and the wider public to challenge and report racism wherever it takes place, as part of the next phase of its No Room For Racism initiative.

“It is important to show the people that if you say something bad, something racist, there will be consequences and you will have to face your actions,” said Maupay.

“I think we are making progress. The Premier League is taking online abuse really seriously.

“It shows the player that they are looking after them. But they are also showing the fans, the football fans, even outside of football, that racism or abuse is not OK and we are fighting it.

“The support I had from my club and the Premier League has been massive. Straight away we have reported online all those abusers. And those people, I believe, will face the consequences of their act.”

” SCREENSHOT IT “

Maupay has offered his advice for those, especially young people, who are victimised online.

“Sometimes when you are facing abusers, you kind of feel guilty in a way,” he says. “You’re like, ‘I’m not going to answer, I’m not going to report it. It’s just one time.’

“But it’s not OK. You have to report it, and sometimes a friend or family member can help you, so it’s really important to talk about it.

“When you are subjected to abuse you have to screenshot it first of all, to have a picture of it.

“Then you have to report it, to block the person, and then you have to go and speak to an adult. If you don’t know what to do, speak to someone, show the proof and then hopefully this person will face what he said.”

Calvert-Lewin seals rare Everton win over Spurs

**Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates with teammates**

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s superb second-half header proved the difference as Everton claimed a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur.

Richarlison missed Everton’s best chance of the first half when he fired wide from a tight angle while Jordan Pickford saved from Spurs midfielder Dele Alli and debutant Matt Doherty at the other end.

The decisive moment came in the 55th minute, with Calvert-Lewin powerfully meeting Lucas Digne’s free-kick.

Richarlison twice shot wide and Hugo Lloris denied Calvert-Lewin a second as the Toffees looked to double their advantage.

But a single goal was enough to secure Everton’s first league win over Spurs since December 2012 and inflict head coach Spurs Jose Mourinho’s first ever opening-day defeat at the 19th time of asking.